That flaming raccoon had been mid-stage Earth realm… yet it died before either of them even saw her move.
Nigel's throat worked. "Gulp."
Rose, who had been seconds from insulting her again, nearly choked on her own breath.
Had she gone blind?
How could this be the useless princess consort?
The remaining three raccoons shrieked and charged, enraged by the death of their companion.
Zora's sword rose lightly, almost lazily. "Hmpf..."
One arc from her sword.
Three bodies thudded to the mossy ground.
Her expression never changed at all.
It was as if she'd swatted away three house cats rather than mid-tier Earth realm monsters.
Kneeling, she then cut open their cores with practiced ease and slipped the demon crystals into her pouch.
Only then did Nigel and Rose dare approach.
Nigel cupped his fists, voice steadying with effort. "Thank you for saving our lives."
Zora cast them a faint, unreadable glance. She didn't recognize either of them.
